Claire Engelhardt
Alexandria,Virginia
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience at Costco, adept at boosting sales through engaging product demonstrations. Skilled in conflict resolution and effective communication, fostering strong relationships with customers and staff. Proven ability to create organized environments and maintain safety awareness, ensuring a positive experience for all involved.
Childcare professional with extensive experience in managing and supervising children's activities. Known for creating engaging and safe environments, fostering children's development. Reliable team player with focus on collaboration and flexibility to adapt to changing needs. Highly valued for strong organizational skills and nurturing personality.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Costco Sampler
Costco
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Boosted short-term sales of product being demonstrated.
- Learned and understood features and benefits of products being offered for sample.
- Boosted sales of featured products through engaging and informative sampling demonstrations.
- Collaborated with store staff to maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked sample stations.
- Built strong relationships with store managers and staff, fostering a positive working environment.
- Utilized effective communication skills to convey important product details and benefits to customers.
- Communicated clearly, displayed patience with unfriendly guests and assertively reached out to gain attention of potential samplers.
- Greeted guests warmly and engaged in friendly informal conversation while explaining product and offering samples and coupons.
- Attracted new customers with compelling presentations of featured products during sampling events.
- Developed strong knowledge of various food items to effectively answer customer inquiries.
- Set up product displays before demonstrations and checked after completing presentation to maintain attractive sales space.
Babysitter
Gehrig Family
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-2028
Skills
- Procedural adherence
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Child supervision
- Planning and scheduling
- Empathy and patience
- Safety awareness
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Outdoor skills
- Team leadership
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Costco Sampler
Costco
09.2024 - 02.2025
Babysitter
Gehrig Family
08.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
James Madison University
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